2014 · Q1
Statements:
- IThe Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution and the members enjoy a tenure of six years.
- IIAccording to Article 83 of the Constitution of India, one-third of members of Rajya Sabha retire every two years.
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- ABoth the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
- BBoth the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
- CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
- DStatement I is false but Statement II is true
Explanation
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body not subject to dissolution with six-year terms, and Article 83 provides that one-third of members retire every two years - the retirement scheme explains the continuity, so both statements are true and II explains I.